Course:FNH200/Assignments/2025/Chapman's IceCream Vanilla

Introduction

Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream & Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream

Chapman's is a family-run business and the largest independent ice cream manufacturer in Canada offering more than 280 frozen treats. They offer various types of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and popsicles. Chapman's offers a 'no sugar added and lactose free' line of ice cream for those with low sugar diets and lactose sensitivity.

Our team aims to compare the original Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream with the Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream.

Pictures of the Products

Image 1: Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream

Image 2: Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream Ingredients

Image 3: Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream

Image 4: Chapman's Ice Cream Lactose Free Vanilla No Sugar Added Ingredients

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Ingredient lists (4 points)

1. Ingredients

Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream	Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream Sugar Free
Sugars (sugar, glucose) Fresh cream Modified milk ingredients Mono and diglycerides Carob bean gum Cellulose gum Guar gum Carrageenan Vanilla extract Natural flavour	Modified milk ingredients Cream Maltitol syrup Skim milk powder Mono and diglycerides Guar gum Locust bean gum Cellulose gum Carrageenan Natural flavour Natural flavour Sucralose Lactase

2. Substitutes & Additives used

	Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream	Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream Sugar Free
Sugar Substitutes	None	Maltitol syrup Sucralose
Fat Substitutes	None	None
Additives	Mono- and diglycerides Carob bean gum Cellulose gum Guar gum Carrageenan	Mono- and diglycerides Guar gum Locust bean gum Cellulose gum Carrageenan Lactase

Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream

Sugar Substitutes: None

Fat Substitutes: None

Additives: Mono- and diglycerides: These are emulsifiers that help mix oil and water, improving the texture and preventing separation. They also enhance shelf life. In Canada, they are commonly used in ice cream, baked goods, and chocolate.

Guar gum: A natural thickener made from guar beans. It helps prevent ice crystal formation and gives a smooth texture. It is frequently used in Canadian frozen desserts.

Carob bean gum (locust bean gum): A plant-based stabilizer that increases thickness and works well with other gums. It is used in ice cream and yogurt products in Canada.

Cellulose gum: A thickening and stabilizing agent derived from plant cellulose. It helps maintain consistency in frozen products and improves texture.

Carrageenan: Extracted from red seaweed, carrageenan acts as a stabilizer and prevents separation in dairy products. It is widely used in Canadian ice cream.

Natural flavour and vanilla extract: Used to provide natural taste without artificial additives. In Canada, these are derived from plant or animal sources.

Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream

Sugar Substitutes: Maltitol syrup: A sugar alcohol that provides sweetness with fewer calories than sugar. It does not cause tooth decay or large spikes in blood sugar. It is used in Canadian ice cream and chocolate products.

Sucralose: A non-caloric sweetener that is 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is heat-stable, non-metabolizable, and used in canned fruits, syrups, and beverages in Canada.

Fat Substitutes: None (contains milk fat and modified milk ingredients)

Additives: Mono- and diglycerides: Emulsifiers that improve texture, stability, and prevent separation of fat. Common in Canadian dairy products.

Guar gum: Thickens and improves texture. Prevents crystal formation and gives smoothness to frozen desserts.

Carob bean gum (locust bean gum): Enhances thickness and works with guar gum to stabilize the ice cream structure.

Cellulose gum: Improves texture and adds smoothness by controlling water content in frozen foods.

Carrageenan: A stabilizer and emulsifier from seaweed that maintains the creamy texture and prevents ingredient separation.

Lactase: An enzyme that breaks down lactose into simpler sugars (glucose and galactose), making the product digestible for lactose-intolerant consumers. It also enhances sweetness naturally.

Labels (1 points)

1. Detailed Description of Information on Labels

Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few (cream and sugar in this case) make up the bulk of the product. Consumers with allergies or dietary restrictions can also use this list to quickly assess suitability for their need.

Serving Size: Per 3/4 cup (188 mL) Calories: 220

Macronutrients:

• Fat: 10 g (13% Daily Value)
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g (37% DV) – relatively high, as this is from cream and egg yolk
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g – naturally occurring in dairy fat
• Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Sugars: 17 g (17% DV) – a significant source of added and natural sugars
  • Fibre: 0 g – indicates no dietary fiber content
• Protein: 1 g – modest amount from dairy and egg content

Micronutrients:

• Cholesterol: 45 mg – from cream and egg yolk
• Sodium: 40 mg (2% DV) – low sodium content
• Potassium: 125 mg (4% DV) – contributes to electrolyte balance
• Calcium: 40 mg (3% DV) – a source of calcium, though not especially high (counterintuitive considering it's a dairy product)
• Iron: 0.3 mg (2% DV) – trace amounts

The label uses Canada’s standard guidance:

• 5% or less is considered "a little"
• 15% or more is "a lot"

So for this product

• Saturated fat (37%) is quite high; consumers watching their heart health might be cautious.

• Sugars (17%) are also relatively high for one serving.

Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream

Serving Size: Per 3/4 cup (188 mL) Calories: 190

Macronutrients:

• Fat: 9 g (12% Daily Value)
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g (32% DV) – from dairy cream and egg yolk
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g – naturally present in dairy fat
• Carbohydrates: 23 g
  • Sugars: 9 g (9% DV) – significantly lower than regular version
  • Sugar Alcohols: 13 g – non-sugar sweeteners that add sweetness with fewer calories
  • Fibre: 0 g (0% DV) – no dietary fiber present
• Protein: 3 g – higher than regular vanilla, due to added milk proteins

Micronutrients:

• Cholesterol: 30 mg – slightly reduced from the regular version
• Sodium: 70 mg (3% DV) – moderate amount
• Potassium: 300 mg (6% DV) – a higher source of potassium than the regular version
• Calcium: 100 mg (8% DV) – a moderate source of calcium
• Iron: 0 mg (0% DV) – not a significant source

Daily Value (%DV) Reference:

As per Canadian guidelines:

• 5% or less = a little
• 15% or more = a lot

For this product

• Saturated fat (32%) is a lot, but less than the regular product
• Sugars (9%) is moderate, because of sugar alcohols replacing traditional sugar

2. Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

Product description:

• Chapman's - Ice Cream Vanilla
  • Compliant: The label includes clear statements: “Gluten Free, Peanut Free. Made with 100% Canadian Milk.”
• Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Compliant: Clear statements such as “Lactose Free” and “No Sugar Added” are consistent with ingredient and nutrition information.

Ingredients list:

• Chapman's - Ice Cream Vanilla
  • Compliant: The ingredients are declared in descending order by weight: “Sugars (sugar, glucose), Fresh cream, Modified milk ingredients, Mono and diglycerides, Carob bean gum, Cellulose gum, Guar gum, Carrageenan, Vanilla extract, Natural flavor.”
• Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Ingredients declared in descending order by weight, including sugars, fresh cream, modified milk ingredients, emulsifiers, gums, vanilla extract, and natural flavor.

Serving Size and Calories:

• Chapman's - Ice Cream Vanilla
  • Compliant: Serving size is stated clearly and match the reference amount prescribed by Health Canada.
• Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Compliant: Serving size is stated clearly and match the reference amount prescribed by Health Canada.

Nutrition Facts Table:

• Chapman's - Ice Cream Vanilla
  • Compliant: Contains serving size, energy, core nutrient and %Daily Value, and it lists all mandatory nutrients such as fat, carbohydrate, sugars, protein, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, calcium and iron.
• Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Serving size, calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, and % Daily Values are all present. Mandatory nutrients including fat (total, saturated, trans), carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, fiber, protein, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, calcium, and iron are listed as per Canadian guidelines.

Label Format and Clarity:

• The information presented for both Chapman's Vanilla Ice Cream and Chapman's Lactose Free No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream is clear, easy to read, and free from any misleading claims.

References

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